Why I Love Making Hand-Carved Kurinuki Boxes
I've been spending a lot of time in the studio lately working on some kurinuki boxes, and there's just something so deeply satisfying about the whole process. Unlike wheel throwing, which feels like a dance between you and a moving object, kurinuki is much more like sculpting. You're essentially taking a solid block of clay and carving away everything that doesn't belong there. It's slow, it's intentional, and honestly, it's a bit of a workout for your hands. ...